Colchester Campus

The world in one place

At Essex there's so much going on that you could never leave campus and still find something new to do every day.

Home to 15,000 students from more than 130 countries, our Colchester Campus is the largest of our three sites, making us one of the most internationally diverse campuses on the planet - we like to think of ourselves as the world in one place.

Historic location

We are located in the historic, 200-acre Wivenhoe Park. The park was originally landscaped in the eighteenth century and was painted by celebrated artist John Constable. Today, the striking landscape provides a tranquil place for all to enjoy.

A bustling campus

The campus squares are always buzzing with life. With shops, a bustling street market, a bank, restaurants, bars, a theatre, a cinema, hairdressers, a gym and even a nightclub; it's possible to survive your time at Essex without ever actually leaving campus (not something we recommend, but you get the idea...).

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Food for thought

If you love food as much as we do, you'll be pleased to know that it's a priority at our Colchester Campus. You'll never run out of choice, and it will definitely take you a while to work your way through this lot.

Buffalo Joe's

Bytes

Located in the STEM building with a large open space and plenty of seating. You can enjoy the likes of pastries, breakfast muffins or breakfast pots in the morning. When lunchtime comes around the likes of salad boxes and wraps will be available. Union Coffee is served from Bytes.

Lakeside Theatre Cafe

Lakeside Theatre Cafe is a great place to pick up a coffee and pastry en route to campus. This stylish cafe situated in the Lakeside Theatre foyer, offers hot and cold drinks, paninis and pastries, sandwiches, cakes and snacks.

The Mission Cafe

The Mission Cafe is located in the new Innovation Centre and provides an evolving menu of speciality coffee, drinks and food which reflects our diverse local community .

The Mission Cafe Colchester Campus

Zest Fresh

A vibrant and stylish café offering a range of homemade hot favourites, a selection of cold grab and go options and Costa Coffee. You’ll be sure to find an abundance of healthy, natural and veggie options.